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Open Rank: Assistant/Associate/Professor - Network Science

Employer
Northeastern University
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Dec 1, 2022


Open Rank: Assistant/Associate/Professor - Network Science

About the Opportunity

Northeastern University invites applications for positions at all ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor), beginning in academic year 2023-2024 in the field Network Science, broadly defined. Relevant fields of study include the core areas of Network Science and its applications to physics, mathematics, social sciences, biology, computer science & engineering, art & design, or any other areas that use mathematical or computational approaches to model physical, informational, social, biological, or geospatial complex systems and their mixtures. The core areas of Network Science include mathematical modeling of network structure and dynamics, dynamical processes and critical phenomena in networks (percolation, synchronization, epidemics, spreading, diffusion, routing), as well as all forms of data-driven science & art. Candidates specializing in any applied areas of relevance to Network Science, ranging from opinion dynamics and sentiment analysis, to neuroscience, psychology, or material and quantum networks, are also encouraged to apply. The candidate's research plans and ambitions should extend well beyond their home discipline to engage with other areas of Network Science and its applications.

Primary appointments may be in one of the following colleges or school: Bouve College of Health Sciences, D'Amore McKim School of Business, College of Engineering, College of Science, College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Khoury College of Computer Sciences, or College of Arts, Media and Design, with joint appointments in another college or school. Appointments will have the opportunity to collaborate in cross-disciplinary teams across the University and will complement existing strengths. Exceptional candidates may also be invited to join the Network Science Institute.

This opportunity is part of a broader Modeling thematic search. If interested in other opportunities under the Modeling theme, click here: Open Rank Faculty Search: Cross Disciplinary Search- Modeling

The College of Science comprises six departments: Biology, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Marine and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology.

The College of Engineering offers more than 50 Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy and Graduate Certificates across five engineering departments,

in traditional disciplines and applied areas of study. These include Bioengineering

Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, and Multidisciplinary Masters (IT areas).

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities is the home of the Experiential Liberal Arts and comprised of seven departments (Cultures, Societies, and Global Studies; Economics; English; History; Philosophy and Religion; Political Science; and Sociology and Anthropology), two schools (School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs; and the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice), and thirteen programs and centers.

The Khoury College of Computer Sciences was the first college in the United States dedicated to the field of computer science when it was founded in 1982. The interdisciplinary research at the College, forged in modern spaces and innovative institutes, solves today's big challenges. From our Boston flagship to our regional campuses, Khoury College is rapidly growing.

The D'Amore-McKim School of Business is an AACSB accredited leading business school with exceptional undergraduate and graduate programs including a full-time MBA and an innovative Master of Science in Business Analytics that are delivered both online and in-person. D'Amore-McKim is home to over 170 faculty across seven departments (Accounting, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Finance, International Business & Strategy, Management & Organizational Development, Marketing, and Supply Chain & Information Management).

The College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) is Northeastern University's hub for creativity and communication. It is comprised of six distinct yet interconnected units: School of Architecture, Department of Art + Design, Department of Communication Studies, School of Journalism, Department of Music, and Department of Theatre. CAMD's research and academic programs position creativity and design to re-shape the role and impact of technological advancement on human experience.

The Bouve College of Health Sciences has over 200 faculty members, with approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 2,400 graduate students. It is the leading national model for education and research in the health, psychosocial and biomedical sciences and supports the University's mission of educating students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment and creating and translating knowledge to meet global and societal needs. The College comprises four schools with eight departments: 1) School of Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences (Departments of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Medical Sciences, and Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences); 2) School of Community Health and Behavioral Sciences (Departments of Applied Psychology and Health Sciences); 3) School of Nursing; 4) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Departments of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy and Health System Sciences).

Northeastern University is a global university system. Positions will primarily be on the Boston campus but may be available at any of our 14 campus locations.

Cross-disciplinary research programs and appointments are strongly encouraged within all of the colleges, and across the University.

Our tenure and promotion process values collaborative research and teamwork. Hires will be mentored for success, with mentoring teams and group guidance. In addition, a strong and effective faculty development strategy is part of the Northeastern institutional mission. The ADVANCE Office of Faculty Development office works in conjunction with the Office of Research Development (ORD), the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion (OIDI), the Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning Through Research (CATLR), and University Decision Support (UDS) to provide programs and trainings to further develop and support a thriving faculty.

Northeastern is a Research 1 university, located in the heart of Boston, a leading academic, cultural, and progressive city, and a center of innovation. Opportunities to collaborate extend beyond the University.

At Northeastern University, we embrace a culture of respect, where each person is valued for their contribution and is treated fairly. We oppose all forms of racism. We support a culture that does not tolerate any form of discrimination and where each person may belong. We strive to have a diverse membership, one where each person is trained and mentored to promote their success. See our website for more information about the College and its Leadership Team.

Responsibilities:

The potential hires are expected to develop vigorous research programs cross cutting the fields of Network Science, broadly defined. Faculty members at Northeastern are expected to develop independent research programs that attract external funding; teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate level; supervise students and postdocs in their area of research; and participate in service to the department, university, and discipline. Qualified candidates must have excellence in, or a demonstrated commitment to, working with diverse student populations and/or in a culturally diverse work and educational environment.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Biology, Social Sciences, or related fields by the appointment start date. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, including academia and industry.

All applicants should have a strong record of scholarly accomplishment that demonstrates the ability to build a strong research program. Candidates seeking appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level should have substantial research productivity and an established history of grant support and academic service. Research excellence is the top-most priority. Depending on the research profile and expertise, a joint or affiliate appointment in another department(s) within the University is possible.

Additional Information:

Interested candidates should apply here with a curriculum vita that includes a list of publications, statements addressing the prompts below, and names and contact information for at least three professional references from whom letters of reference can be solicited as needed. Applications will be reviewed beginning on October 30, 2022.

Successful faculty at Northeastern will be dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of research and teaching excellence and a commitment to contributing to improved equity, diversity, and inclusion. Thus, strong candidates for this faculty position will have the expertise, knowledge, and skills to build their research, pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please indicate how your expertise, knowledge, and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work with written statements addressing the following prompts:

Research statement:

Please describe the focus of your research, including the questions you have identified, the funding you have received to support the work (if applicable), the results you have discovered, and the products of these efforts. Highlight any cross-disciplinary research efforts you have undertaken. Please also describe any research you have undertaken with students, with the external community, and/or with individuals from marginalized groups. Finally, please outline the research directions you foresee pursuing, any cross-disciplinary and collaborative aspects, and the strategies you will take to address each direction.

Teaching statement:

Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship experience, your pedagogical philosophy, your plans/goals for teaching (including existing and proposed courses), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring a diverse cohort of undergraduate and graduate students.

Equity statement:

Please provide a statement describing a time when you altered or changed your approach to research, teaching, or service because of the diversity of the group you were working with or your awareness of marginalized populations. What changes did you make, and what did you learn from this situation? We are interested in how you respond to such situations, not the identities of the people involved, so please only disclose what you are comfortable with. Your statement should demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing individuals from groups marginalized in your field and be in alignment with Northeastern's mission to reflect the diversity of the societies in which it maintains campuses and to meet the educational needs and interests of its diverse population. Some faculty candidates may not have substantial past experience. If that is the case, we recommend focusing in your statement on the types of activities you think could be useful.

About Northeastern:

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.

Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 13 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

Northeastern's personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.

Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions-oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today's highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see: www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


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